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Ingredients
- 5 slices bacon, chopped
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 3 ½ cups high fiber macaroni (see note above for other types)
- 1 ½ cups chicken broth or water
- 2 cups 1% milk
- ½ tsp salt (or more, to taste)
- Additional ¼ - ¾ cup 1% milk if needed
- 2 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Chopped green onions
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